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 Alune exudes a calm authority and intense power, creating a unique jazz experience with a sophisticated urban flair. Inspired by the bustling metropolises of Paris, New York, and Dakar, he truly embodies cosmopolitan music. As a remarkable figure in today's jazz and Afrobeat scene, Alune Wade presents his eclectic and highly creative compositions, captivating audiences on significant stages worldwide. 

Alune Wade is both rooted in tradition and experimental in his approach: African rhythms serve as the foundation of his compositions, around which he masterfully and effortlessly arranges various genres that seamlessly blend into one cohesive whole. For him, the electric and double bass are natural extensions of his African roots, offering fantastic rhythmic possibilities across different genres, from classical music to jazz and global music. His masterfully played bass serves as the backbone, creating a valuable link between rhythm and harmony, infusing new vitality into the African jazz scene. 

Born in June 1978 in Dakar, Senegal, Alune Wade was exposed to classical music by his father, the conductor of a symphony orchestra. At the age of 13, Alune began playing bass in local bands in Dakar, and he made his first recordings at the age of 15 in a friend's music studio. Three years later, Alune Wade auditioned for Ismaël Lô, one of the most respected musicians on the African continent, and remained with Lô for eight years. 

Alune Wade's versatile and deeply rooted bass playing style has established him as a virtuoso in the African jazz scene. One of the masters who discovered Wade's talent was the late Joe Zawinul, who invited him to be part of the legendary Zawinul Syndicate. Since then, Alune Wade has served as a bassist for diverse artists like Henri Dikongué, Paco Sery, and Mokhtar Samba, to name just a few. 

Alune Wade released his first solo album in 2006 titled "Mbolo," which means "Unity" in Wolof. It presents a blend of rhythms rooted in Africa and influenced by jazz and contemporary music from around the world. He further explored these influences on his 2010 album "Ayo Nene."